Data-derived GS Paper I breakdown
UPSC Prelims 2019 paper analysis
This analysis counts 100 questions in our 2019 GS Paper I library. It shows the recorded subject mix, canonical topic distribution, and changes in counts versus 2018 where comparison data is available. It does not infer difficulty or predict a future paper.
Subject distribution in 2019
| Subject | Questions | Share | vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 24 | 24% | +11 |
| Economy | 16 | 16% | -4 |
| Environment | 15 | 15% | +1 |
| Polity | 13 | 13% | -2 |
| Science | 13 | 13% | +4 |
| History | 10 | 10% | -12 |
| Geography | 9 | 9% | +2 |
Most represented canonical topics
These are conservative category counts based on enriched topic and sub-topic labels, not official UPSC syllabus tags.
Representative solved questions
The sample starts with one graded question from each available subject, then fills remaining slots without repeating identical prompt text.
Polity
Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
History
Consider the following pairs : Movement/Organization : Leader 1. All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi 2. All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati 3....
Economy
Consider the following statements : 1. Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis. 3. Till...
Geography
Consider the following States : 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover...
Environment
Consider the following statements : 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. 4. Som...
Science
With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Current Affairs
In India, 'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
Environment
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
Current Affairs
Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans...
Economy
Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India?
Current Affairs
Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index?
Current Affairs
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
Method and limitations
Counts come from the live PYQ database snapshot reviewed on 12 August 2026. Subject, topic, and concept classifications are independent, AI-assisted enrichment rather than official UPSC labels. We publish descriptive counts—not predictions—and correct classification errors when found. Read the complete methodology and correction policy.